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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.47, 1,635.76 and 360.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.47, 1,635.76 and 360.05 is: 540.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.47 : 1,635.76 = 360.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.47/1,635.76 = 360.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.47x = 1,635.76 × 360.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.47x = 588,952.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,952.20/1,090.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.09

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